Course description


Well-presented proposals create a positive impression on evaluators, making it easier for them to review and score the proposal accurately, which increases the chances of winning federal contracts.

Clear formatting and professional layout enhance readability and support the overall quality of the submission. Strong desktop publishing skills help ensure that proposals are not only compliant but visually effective.

This course is designed to build your formatting proficiency in Microsoft Word by developing essential design and layout skills to improve the presentation of your proposals and supporting documents.


Course objectives

  • Understand the purpose and benefits of desktop publishing in proposal development

  • Apply desktop publishing tools and templates to improve document presentation

  • Apply formatting principles and branding guidelines to proposal documents

  • Use Styles, graphics, and images to enhance proposal readability and appearance

  • Optimize Microsoft Word features to build and polish proposal responses efficiently

Course overview


The Desktop Publish your Proposals course is part of the integrated proposal development process. This course teaches you how to apply desktop publishing techniques to ensure your proposals are professionally formatted and visually appealing.
Who this course is for

This course is designed for individuals responsible for proposal management, desktop publishing, or formatting proposal content to meet professional standards.

Prerequisites

Prior to starting this course, learners should have intermediate Microsoft Word Skills.

Course Format

This course includes lessons, activities, templates, quizzes, and additional resources. A brief quiz is provided at the end of each chapter, with a final quiz at the end of the course to assess your understanding of the material.

Does this course include instructor feedback?

This course is self-paced, allowing you to learn on your schedule.

During the course, you will complete a set of structured activities based on a Case Study. Upon completion of the final Deskotp Publish your Proposals quiz, learners will submit an assignment that applies the techniques presented in the course.

Dr. Kate Rosengreen will review your assignment and provide personalized feedback on your submission.

If you would like additional support, Personal Coaching is available as a separate option and can be added at any time to provide guidance or answer questions.

Contact our Support Team at https://www.prglearn.com/pages/contact-us/#ContactUs.

How long will it take to complete the course?

The time needed to complete the course varies based on your interest, motivation, and the time you can dedicate. You may choose to finish a self-paced course in a day, a week, a month, or over a longer period. Courses that include workshops will take longer as they follow an instructor-led schedule and may include activities that must be completed between sessions.

You will have access to all course content for 12 months, allowing you to work at the pace that best fits your schedule.

Learning outcomes

Format and produce professional proposals using desktop publishing tools and techniques to enhance evaluator understanding and scoring.

Course curriculum

  1. Course Introduction

  2. Proposal Toolkit

  3. Ch 1 - Overview

  4. Ch 2 - DTP Practical

  5. Desktop Publish your Proposals: Expert Answers

  6. DTP Quick Lessons

About this course

  • Designed for Nonprofit Federal contractors
  • Downloadable Templates & Workbook
  • Instructor-reviewed assignment

Instructor

Dr. Kate Rosengreen is the CEO of the Proposal Resource Group, Inc., a Washington DC–based consulting firm supporting federal contractors nationwide. With over 25 years of experience, she has led high-value proposal efforts and secured more than $15B in contract awards for defense contractors, nonprofit agencies, and small businesses.

She is also the creator of PRG Learn, a comprehensive training platform offering eLearning, webinars, workshops, and coaching—delivering best-practice strategies and practical techniques to improve proposal quality and build stronger, more competitive responses for defense, civilian, and other public agency opportunities.
Photo of Dr. Kate Rosengreen

Testimonials

NPA BD Executive | Col (Ret)

"Dr. Rosengreen’s training helped us win 8 contracts worth $15M and build an organization-wide proposal process that continues to drive our success."

BD Executive | Defense Contractor

"I wish I had this training when I first started working on Past Performance all those years ago."

Proposal Manager | NPA

"Even though this is an eLearning course it’s just like being in face-to-face training. The training is very thorough and engaging."

VP Business Development | NPA

"After a recent bid loss, we sought personal coaching to understand how to improve our content. The targeted feedback and strategic recommendations provided invaluable insight, introducing us to new techniques that significantly increased our confidence and prospects for future success."

Technical Writer | NPA

"The content is divided into digestible sections which makes learning easier. The quizzes in each lesson are satisfying and I know I am learning the material."

VP Business Development | NPA

"Each topic builds on the other seamlessly, allowing you to develop a comprehensive proposal strategy step by step."

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